Land Rover recalls 36,000 SUVs after China media criticism

[WorldNews]

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Jaguar Land Rover is recalling more than 36,000 cars from China, it said, after it was criticised by state television over allegedly faulty gearboxes. The company, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, also apologised to Chinese consumers in the online statement, posted late Thursday, which followed it being targeted in a China Central Television (CCTV) programme at the weekend. The programme alleged owners of the Range Rover Evoque sport-utility vehicles had experienced problems with gearboxes. "We will carry out a recall initiative and give consumers a deep apology," the company said on its verified account on Sina Weibo, China's version of Twitter, adding the recall applied to 36,451 vehicles.

 

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